Dr. Michael Eisenberg: Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Michael Eisenberg, MD, a urologist and professor specializing in male sexual function and fertility at Stanford University. Based on his clinical work and research, he is considered a top world expert on male sexual and reproductive health. We discuss testosterone levels and what really impacts them, testosterone therapy, sperm quality and counts, penile and testicular health and function, pelvic floor and prostate and urinary tract health, erectile function and dysfunction and the various causes and treatments for common male sexual, hormonal and reproductive challenges. We also address post-finasteride syndrome and trends in penile length. This episode is rich in actionable information about men’s sexual and reproductive health, including key tests and at-home evaluations, and the behavioral, nutritional, exercise and prescription-based tools that can support male sexual and reproductive health.For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.Use Ask Huberman Lab, our new AI-powered platform, for a summary, clips, and insights from this episode.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://www.livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps(00:00:00) Dr. Michael Eisenberg(00:02:05) Sponsors: LMNT & Waking Up(00:04:20) Sperm Quality, Geographic & Environmental Factors (00:12:00) Fertility & Sperm Quality; Testosterone, Cell Phones & Heat(00:19:26) Testosterone, Age, Obesity(00:26:49) Tool: Optimize Sperm Quality, Exogenous Testosterone, hCG(00:35:56) Sponsor: AG1(00:36:57) Tool: Lifestyle Factors & Sperm Quality, Alcohol(00:43:27) Sperm Quality, Recreational & Over-the-Counter Drugs, Cannabis(00:46:56) High-Impact Sports, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Pituitary & Testosterone(00:49:55) Bicycling, Numbness & Sexual Dysfunction; Walking & Testosterone(00:55:39) Exogenous Testosterone Therapy & Cancer(00:59:57) Sexual & Urinary Health, Nighttime Urination(01:03:12) Sleep & Semen Quality; Overall Health(01:09:19) Tool: Sperm Analysis & Overall Health; Sperm Banking(01:13:21) Paternal Age & Puberty Trends; Older Fathers & Child Health Risk(01:26:42) Tool: Prostate Health, Urination; Tadalafil (Cialis)(01:33:02) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs); Erectile Dysfunction Causes(01:38:21) Blood Flow & Erectile Dysfunction, Medication; Cardiovascular Health(01:44:30) Mechanical Erectile Dysfunction Treatments; Peptides; Delayed Ejaculation(01:52:36) Pelvic Floor Health, Urology & Physical Therapy; Split-Stream Urination(01:59:03) Penile Length & Trends; Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Puberty(02:09:01) Hair Loss, Dutasteride, Finasteride & Sexual Health; Post-Finasteride Syndrome(02:16:11) Clomiphene, Testosterone & Estrogen Signaling(02:19:31) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Therapy; Prolactin, Estrogen(02:24:15) Varicocele; Peyronie’s Disease(02:27:26) Testis & Cancer Risk; Insurance, Blood Profiles & Semen Analysis(02:35:03) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network NewsletterTitle Card Photo Credit: Mike BlabacDisclaimer
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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
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